2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Tontine Coffee House, N.Y.C.
ca. 1797
1907.32
oil on linen, lined to fiberglass
Artist/Maker: Francis Guy

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Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1705
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description 
Circular metal button with male bust on the front, inscriptions on front and back, metal loop on back for attachment.
Object Number 
INV.2503
Marks 
molded: around outer edge of front: "FRID IIII (sic) DEI GRAT" molded: around outer edge of back: "DAN NOR VAN GOT REX / 1705"
Gallery Label 
Frederick I of Prussia (1657-1713) ruled from 1701-13.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.